Question
How to solve the problem of frequent diarrhea in a one-year-old child?
Answer
Diarrhea in children is usually caused by improper diet or gastrointestinal infections, leading to a disorder of digestive function. Treatment can be carried out by taking antidiarrheal medications, and reducing or even stopping food intake when vomiting occurs frequently, allowing the gastrointestinal tract to rest. At the same time, oral rehydration salts or homemade sugar salt water, rice soup, should be taken in small quantities multiple times to prevent dehydration. For children who are vomiting, it is important to keep the abdomen warm to slow down intestinal peristalsis, which can be done by wrapping the abdomen with a towel or using a hot water bottle for heat therapy, and ensuring the child gets plenty of rest.